IWC Marks Ingenieur Design Anniversary with Two Watches
IWC commemorates Gérald Genta's 1976 Ingenieur SL with 40mm and 35mm steel anniversary watches, each limited to 1,150 pieces and fitted with silvered dials.
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Scottsdale Desert Resort Announces Festive Dining Calendar
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale has outlined a Thanksgiving-to-New-Year programme of dining, markets and family activities beneath Pinnacle Peak.
Historic Berlin Hotel Plans Sofitel Reopening in 2027
The 78-room SO/ Berlin Das Stue, housed in a former Danish embassy overlooking Tiergarten, is scheduled to join Sofitel in early 2027.
Guangzhou Hotel Opens Garden-Inspired Atrium on 70th Floor
Four Seasons Guangzhou has redesigned its 70th-floor Atrium restaurant around Lingnan courtyard gardens, Pearl River views and a day-to-night menu.
Beijing Courtyard Hotel Earns World Travel Recognition
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen moves to No. 7 in the 2026 World's 50 Best Hotels list, with 42 courtyard houses in Beijing's traditional hutong district.
Landmark Mandarin Oriental Reopens with Michelin Keys
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental has secured two Michelin Keys three months after reopening, with Joyce Wang interiors and seven restaurant stars on one floor.
Toronto Four Seasons Retains Two Michelin Keys
The flagship Four Seasons Toronto has retained two Michelin Keys for 2026, pairing a Yorkville address with Café Boulud, d|bar and a Five-Star spa.
Mandarin Oriental Creates Hotel Fragrance with Amouage
Whispers of the Fan combines eleven fragrance notes in six bespoke guest amenities, beginning with selected Mandarin Oriental properties in 2026.
Beijing Hutong Bar Brings Tea into Its Cocktail Menu
The TIAO cocktail bar at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen has entered Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, combining modern mixology and Beijing's hutong traditions.
Shenzhen Hotel Combines Two Michelin-Starred Dining Options
Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen celebrates Michelin stars for The Bay by Chef Fei and OPUS 388, alongside MO Bar's Asia's 50 Best Bars recognition.
Chengdu’s New MGallery Hotel Brings Rooftop Garden Dining
Accor opens an MGallery hotel in Chengdu Financial City, with 155 rooms, Tang-inspired design, a rooftop garden and venues for private events.
MGallery Adds Care Concierge to October Hotel Stays
MGallery plans October guest wellbeing activities and a Care Concierge at eleven hotels as part of a breast-health awareness initiative.
Atlantic Wellness Voyage Adds a Lisbon-to-Barbados Option
The Ocean Rebirth retreat will sail aboard Orient Express Corinthian from Lisbon to Barbados in October, with an Azores stop and a Guerlain wellness programme.
MINI Cooper S Five-Door Offers More Room for Weekend Trips
MINI highlights its five-door Cooper S with five seats, flexible luggage space and a 204hp engine for everyday outings.
Alfa Romeo Luna Rossa Edition Connects Cars and Sailing
Alfa Romeo’s Luna Rossa-inspired range spans four car models, drawing design cues from the Italian sailing team.
New Rhodes Seafront Hotel Planned for Spring 2027
MGallery and Colossos SA plan an adults-only resort at Kallithea in Rhodes, offering a future shore stop for Aegean holidays.
Île d’Oléron Offers an Atlantic Beach and Spa Escape
Bel Hôtel Oléron Thalasso & Spa offers a new oceanfront MGallery base beside Gatseau beach on France’s Atlantic coast.
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